Med-El Combi 40+
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
Cochlear implant is first to gain FDA go-ahead for MRI-compatibility labeling. The device has a fixed internal magnet encased in ceramic, which makes it "safe and compatible for use with MRI at a strength of 0.2 Tesla" - typically open MRIs, Med-El says. Compatibility could help boost market share since "many cochlear implant users will require an MRI at some point in their lifetime," according to the firm...